Elder Anthimos+ on Correct Prayer…
“Prayer,” the Elder used to say, “means communication directly with God. The Psalmist says: ‘I will pour out my petition before Him, I will declare my affliction before Him'(Ps....
Orthodox Quote for July 25
“There is no need to be afraid of rituals – rituals accompany any important event in people’s lives. All peoples associate certain rituals with a wedding, funeral or the...
Daily Devotional for July 25-31
Sunday John 15:1“ I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away;* and every branch...
Orthodox Quote for July 24
“It would seem that first a person would need to feel that he needs repentance, that it is salvific for him. But in reality it turns our paradoxically that...
Orthodox Quote for July 23
“Everyday we are tempted to comment on social media (or in person). We want to comment on politics, social justice, even religion and theology. But sometimes it is better...
Orthodox Quote for July 22
“Be more quiet than talkative, listen to others, and to the extent possible, avoid quarrels. Always try to avoid being idle. Don’t become impassioned; should you ever feel that anger...
Orthodox Quote for July 21
“Every person who wants to find and fulfill his calling will receive enormous help from God—just as he would receive help from his father or mother should he want...
Orthodox Quote for July 20
“Love toward God should be higher for us than love toward any human.” (St. Nikodemos the Hagiorite)
Orthodox Quote for July 19
“ If you want the Lord to hide your sins, then don’t talk to people about what kind of virtues you have. For as we relate to our virtues,...
Elder St Paisios on Pure Love…
In order for a sacrifice to be directed towards God, it must be free of human elements, self-love, pride and so forth. When one sacrifices himself humbly, it means...